7/10FlatulenceLifeplan WindAway Activated Charcoal, 30 capsules, £4.99, hollandandbarrett.comClaim: Charcoal tablets absorb and relieve unwanted gas, says the maker. 'Excessive flatulence occurs if the stool stays too long in the colon or there's been a change in the gut bacteria. There's no credible research to show 'activated' charcoal [heated to increase its absorptive power] can help with flatulence. Levan may contribute to lubrication and has been shown in plant studies to form a biofilm to protect leaves. 'But I'm most impressed by the addition of the biolin, a 'prebiotic' compound that encourages the growth of good bacteria.

Source: The Nation December 21, 2020 23:10 UTC